The first edition of the nine-game SEC schedule is here. The conference unveiled the full 2026 slate Tuesday night as it enters a new era that brings it in stride with leagues like the Big Ten and Big 12.

As part of this new scheduling philosophy, all 16 teams have a set of three "annual opponents." Think of it as protected rivalries, but with a small twist: the SEC will reevaluate its assigned annual opponents every four years. That means more changes could be on the way by the time 2030 rolls around.

But, for now, each school knows all nine of its opponents in 2026 and at least three teams it will play on a yearly basis over the next four years. The conference focused on protecting some of its most historic rivalries, like the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama and the Egg Bowl b

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